Head of Compliance

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Head of Compliance in the United Kingdom to oversee and monitor compliance-related regulatory requirements in Jersey. This role includes ensuring adherence to Jersey Financial Services Commission regulations, improving internal controls, and managing compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and relevant compliance qualifications, demonstrating strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management roles within the Financial Services industry.
• Proven track record in trust and company compliance roles.
• Ability to meet Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) key person requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Jersey regulations and act as main contact for the JFSC.
• Monitor and improve internal policies and controls.
• Ensure effective AML, CFT, and CPF procedures.

Skills

10+ years in the Financial Services industry

Strong technical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Effective organisation and prioritisation skills

Proactive, solution-driven approach to problem-solving

Adaptability and support for change management

Education

Relevant compliance qualification (table 4 level)

Job description

Job Description

The Head of Compliance is responsible for overseeing and monitoring all compliance-related regulatory requirements in Jersey, holding the positions of Compliance Officer (CO), Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). This role ensures the business adheres to the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) regulations, maintains robust internal controls, and fosters a culture of compliance and collaboration across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Jersey regulations and act as the main contact for the JFSC.
• Monitor and improve internal policies, controls, and staff awareness of regulatory changes.
• Ensure effective anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF) procedures, including staff training and reporting.
• Investigate and manage suspicious activity reports (SARs), maintain confidentiality, and report to relevant authorities.
• Provide regular compliance and AML reports to senior management and the board.
• Review and report sanctions matters as required.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years in the Financial Services industry.
• Relevant compliance qualification (table 4 level).
• Proven track record in trust and company compliance roles.
• Meets JFSC key person requirements and holds JFSCs no objection to act.
• Strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, solution-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Attitude to risk aligned with company policies.
• Adaptability and support for change management.